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July 17, 2008

PPG Posts 12% Earnings Gain; Sherwin-Williams' Profits Fall 15%

Kerri Walsh

The company reported second-quarter net income from continuing operations up 12%, to $269 million ($1.62/share), excluding charges. Sales jumped 42%, to $4.5 billion. PPG says its purchase of coatings maker SigmaKalon helped boost results....

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